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Sight Unseen
BY GREG CRUM “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” I John 5:4-5 Here’s a news flash for you—God has never lost a…
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Asking for eggstra help
BY DAWN REED The deviled eggs nearly ruined the Thanksgiving feast before it began. The apostle Paul had a thorn in the flesh. I believe I’ve found mine: peeling boiled eggs. I grew up in a family of delicious meals, holiday or not. Almost every one of them featured a crystal tray filled with beautiful…
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Martin County Cardinals open season 2-1
Martin County senior Matt Linville goes up to grab the opening tip against Logan in the Zip Zone Tip-Off Classic. (Citizen file photo/Roger Smith) BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Coach Jason James and the Martin County Cardinals opened their 2022-2023 campaign by winning two of three games on the road. The Cardinals tamed the Russell Red…
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Lady Panthers hope to continue success
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Lady Panthers were ranked No. 7 in Class A in the preseason poll last week. In the 2021 season Coach Clyde Farley led Tug Valley to its first-ever girls state championship when they won the Class A title at the Charleston Civic Center. So TVHS has had success and…
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Lady Cardinals take down Marshall County 45-42 in premier Hoopfest
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN BENTON — The Martin County Lady Cardinals took down Marshall County 45-42 in the 2022 Marshall County Hoopfest, one of the premier basketball events in the country, in a game early Saturday morning in the Reed Conder Gymnasium in Benton. The Lady Marshals of Region 1 finished 21-6 last season. This…
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Williams named Player of the Game in Marshall County Hoopfest
BENTON — Martin County’s Laken Williams was named Player of the Game in the 2022 Marshall County Hoopfest. The junior guard scored 26 points to lead the Lady Cards to a 45-42 win against Marshall County in a game early Saturday morning at the Reed Conder Gymnasium in Benton. Williams hit two clutch free throws with…
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Martin County Middle beats Johnson Central 59-49
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School Cardinals traveled to Johnson Central to defeat the Eagles for the second time in less than a week. The Cards led this one from start to finish and when the horn sounded were on top 59-49. The Cards shot out of the gate early taking…
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Christmas in the Park is this weekend in Warfield
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Following the tradition of years gone by, the Warfield Park Community Center board and dedicated volunteers are making final preparations for the annual Christmas in the Park scheduled for this weekend. Board chairperson Denise Chaffins has released a schedule of activities. “This year’s event will be the best yet,”…
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WES brings home academic medals
Warfield Elementary School’s academic and quick recall teams participated in the Governor’s Cup and returned with several wins Saturday. The academic team placed fourth overall, while the quick recall team finished in third place. Jazlynn Jude finished fifth in math. Isaac Ward took second place in social studies and fourth in science. Laken Blevins brought…
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Martin County Farm Bureau recognized for outstanding membership and program achievement
LOUISVILLE — Martin County Farm Bureau was recognized during the 103rd Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville for its outstanding membership and program achievement in 2022. The award honors county Farm Bureau offices that meet the company’s profitability requirements and whose insurance policy growth meets or exceeds its annual growth goal. James Ward, president…
